This very colorful seemingly abstract painting is actually a simulation of the weather patterns that are currently affecting Europe, especially Spain, England and France (!) where we are headed in just three days. The purple ribbon snaking across Europe is wreaking havoc with the energy grid, public transportation, and about 3,000 people--mostly senior citizens--have died from the heat.
I have been checking the forecast daily for the past two weeks and have been amazed that our little village of Duras and a whole swath of France has seen temps above 100 F several times. Just yesterday it was 103 in Duras. The day before it was 107. Yikes!! It's like Africa!!
I am still looking forward to our trip, being in my little cottage by the clock tower, but with no air conditioning and no window screens, I must admit I am a little nervous about our ability to be comfortable in these conditions. It will be a good lesson for us-- is this someplace we could actually spend a summer someday? Or not? Let's hope the cottage's thick stone walls help to keep the heat at bay.
The good news is that it is still relatively cool at night, so at worst, we can sleep all day then head out in the evening for strolling and dinner.
You and Joe will be just fine--- you're both cool!,
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